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We are starting to settle into a routine now. Early morning walks, breakfast, ride in Yoyo's truck to house, work, eat, work, eat... Starting to get more of a feel for the people here with us with habitat as well as the Thai people. Two of the ladies who came here alone are continuing to travel in Thailand and neighboring countries by themselves. One young lady is going to travel to Laos and Cambodia before going home by herself. It just amazes me how she can do that, but she just is so open and friendly it just comes natural to her. The other lady went to Laos before coming here to visit a Burmese refugee camp. I don't even know how you begin to find out about those things. She teaches ESL in Buffalo, New York and all her students are from Burma so she wanted to go see what it was like. I realize what a sheltered little life we lead in Tyler.
We finished the slab today and went up about 4 feet high with the concrete blocks. I learned how to mortar bricks today - it's not something I could ever get paid for that's for sure! Mark has adjusted everyone in the group so far - he set up clinic in one of the rooms and even at the worksite. Anyone who knows Mark will understand - he just can't help himself! But he really did help some people with chronic aches and pains. More of the same tomorrow and Friday and then we will set out for Northern Thailand this weekend. I still can't believe we are here and so immersed in this culture and people. They are all so sweet and pleasant and live life so simply.
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